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Staff Assistant (Administrative Management Specialist)

Department of the Treasury
Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration

Summary

The mission of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's (TIGTA) Office of Investigations is to protect the Internal Revenue Service from internal and external threats and corruption that could negatively impact the IRS' ability to administer the nation's tax laws. We detect and deter waste, fraud and abuse in IRS programs and operations and protect the IRS against internal misconduct and corruption as well as external attempts to corrupt or threaten its employees.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 02/18/2026
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$61,722 to - $114,413 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Andover, MA
Boston, MA
Brookhaven, NY
New York, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Agency Employees Only
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-TIGTA-12877653
Control number
856454700

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Clarification from the agency

Internal employees of Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration who are Status Eligibles or currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), OR CTAP eligibles.

Duties

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**This position can be filled in any of the following TIGTA locations: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Brookhaven, NY; Syracuse, NY or Andover, MA. You can only apply to the Andover, MA position if you are currently assigned to this POD. **

This position is located at Office of the Inspector General for Tax Admin,Office of Investigation. As a Staff Assistant (Administrative Management Specialist), you will provide effective analysis, monitoring and execution of work related to program operations (e.g., budget, procurement, case management, facilities, Human Resources) and organizational efficiency and proficiency.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
- Act as inventory coordinator to ensure procedural requirements are met regarding government vehicles and government property assigned to divisional personnel.
- Perform a wide range of budgetary and administrative duties to assist the SAC or Director with formulation, analysis, execution and review of the division budget.
- Responsible for directing, managing, and administering the division acquisition program which requires comprehensive knowledge of the procurement process, agency procedures and Federal Regulations.
- Serve as a functional liaison to advocate the interest and negotiate on behalf of management with officials in human resources, facilities, budget, case management and security functions pertaining to the division.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:
  1. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  3. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-11, specialized experience is one year at the GS-09 level, or equivalent, that is related to the position as listed above or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Receiving correspondence for the supervisor and conducting the necessary follow up to ensure actions are timely completed; AND
- Arranging conferences and other large meetings for the supervisor; AND
- Coordinating action items resulting from meeting and conferences to ensure timely completion; AND
- Using automated systems and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, case management system) to schedule meetings, type letters and memos, create presentations, and maintain case files for an office; AND
- Identifying and analyzing plans and programs for an office.
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

For the GS-9, specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-07 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed above. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Receiving correspondence for the supervisor and conducting the necessary follow-up to ensure actions are timely complete; AND
- Coordinating action items resulting from meetings and conferences to ensure timely completion; AND
- Using automated systems and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, case management system) to schedule meetings, type letters and memos, create presentations, and maintain case files for an office.
OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Additional information

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
  • A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Secret - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • You will be required to regularly report to the Duty Station listed above. While teleworking is an option, approval is at management's discretion based on duties, business needs, performance, etc.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position is conditioned upon review/check of the candidate's tax compliance. Further, all TIGTA employees are subject to an employee tax compliance program to ensure that employees fulfill their personal tax responsibilities.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) you must meet the following Well Qualified Statement to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority:

In addition to the minimum qualifications for the GS-11, the candidate must have demonstrated experience working independently with various divisional operating programs to provide technical advise on Human resources, acquisitions or budgetary matters. The candidate must also exhibit experience providing agency-based policies and regulatory guidance on behalf of management.

In addition to the minimum qualifications for the GS-9, the candidate must have experience as a point of contact between management and other officials in human resources, facilities, budget, case management and security functions to support division administration.

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